Royal Baths Manufacturing Acquires Quality Acrylic Baths

Kohler Acquires Kast Concrete Basins

May 3, 2023

Building Products

Kohler Co. has acquired UK-based Kast Concrete Basins, a boutique designer and manufacturer of contemporary concrete basins and sinks, adding the brand to Kohler's Luxury Brands portfolio. Kast's founder Tim Bayes will serve as Managing Director/Head of Creative and the Nottinghamshire design centre and factory will continue producing its color-driven premium basin range for global showroom and specification channels. The acquisition expands Kohler's high-end bathroom offering and strengthens its expertise in concrete materials and bold color finishes.

Longwater Opportunities Acquires Jetta Corporation

October 13, 2022

Building Products

Longwater Opportunities, an operationally focused private equity firm, has acquired Jetta Corporation, an Edmond, Oklahoma-based manufacturer of acrylic bathtubs. Terms were not disclosed; Jetta was owned by a consortium of 43 investors and was represented in the sale by ClearRidge.

Engineered Stone Group Acquires MTI Baths and Aquatica

March 1, 2022

Building Products

The Engineered Stone Group (established by The Cranemere Group) acquired US-based MTI Baths and Europe-based Aquatica to expand its engineered stone and hydrotherapy bathing footprint in North America. The deals bring MTI's Sugar Hill, Georgia manufacturing and Aquatica's high-end solid surface/DTC capabilities into the ES Group portfolio, with both brands continuing to operate independently under existing management.

American Bath Group Acquires Vintage Tub & Bath

October 4, 2021

E-Commerce

American Bath Group has acquired Vintage Tub and Bath, an e-commerce retailer of bathroom, kitchen and home products based in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. Fairmount Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to Vintage Tub & Bath; terms were not disclosed and the Vintage Tub team will remain as the buyer invests in the company's people, product assortment and technology platform.

Roca Acquires RG International Bathroom's Bathroom Furniture Division from H.I.G. Capital and the Royo Family

January 20, 2021

Building Products

Roca Sanitario S.A. has agreed to buy the bathroom furniture division of RG International Bathroom (RGIB) from H.I.G. Capital and the Royo family. The Royo family will retain a minority stake in the sold division while H.I.G. and the Royo family will remain shareholders in RGIB's shower tray business (Fiora); the deal is subject to antitrust approvals in certain European markets.

Monarch Robe & Towel Co. Acquires Cypress Luxury Bath & Bed Amenities

July 13, 2011

Manufacturing

Monarch Robe & Towel Co. acquired Cypress Luxury Bath & Bed Amenities from Russell Newman Brands, completing the transaction on July 13, 2011. The deal consolidates two major suppliers of bathrobes, towels and linens for the global hospitality industry to expand product offerings and customer reach.